Michelle Wu Wins Boston Mayoral Race
At-Large City Councilor Michelle Wu has declared victory over fellow At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George in the race to be Boston’s next mayor.
How Boston Candidates Would Retool Real Estate
Boston mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George have some common critiques about how the city regulates real estate development, but their approaches reflect the difference between a gut renovation and a teardown.
Baker Leaves Door Cracked to Rent Control
Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that he would “probably not” sign a law reviving rent control if the legislature were to send one to his desk.
Essaibi George, Wu Clash in Final Mayoral Debate
Boston City Councilors Annissa Essaibi George and...Boston May Not Get the Mayor It Needs, But It Could Get Close
After long conversations with both candidates, Banker & Tradesman’s editorial board has endorsed the candidate its members think will best grapple with the city’s housing and development challenges.
B&T’s Editorial Board Interviews Michelle Wu
Banker & Tradesman’s editorial board and associate editor for commercial real estate interviewed Boston mayoral candidate Michelle Wu on the afternoon of Oct. 15, 2021 about her views on development how she would handle some of the pressing concerns that will face Boston’s next mayor. This transcript of that interview has been edited for clarity.
BPDA May Commit BioSquare Funds to Mass and Cass
To address the public health crisis at Mass & Cass, the Boston Planning and Development Agency is set to commit $160,000 toward new services including cleanups and social service outreach.
Boston Mayoral Hopefuls Face Off in Debate
Boston City Councilors Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu drew sharp distinctions between their campaigns as they faced off Wednesday in the first head-to-head televised debate of the final stretch of Boston’s mayoral contest.
Wu Wins Major Endorsement in Boston Mayoral Race
At-large City Councilor Michelle Wu landed what could be one of her most consequential endorsements to date as she tries to become Boston’s next mayor.
Can Michelle Wu Have It Both Ways on Development?
The front-runner in the Boston mayoral race has big plans for transforming Boston. But big plans require big money – the kind only created by rising tax receipts from new development.
UPDATED: Wu, Essaibi George Win Spots in General Election
Both candidates say they have taken top spots in the preliminary election to be Boston’s next permanent mayor, and their challengers have all conceded.
Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: Waiting on Second Place
Polling makes it clear Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu will easily win a spot on Sept. 14 in the mayoral run-off election. But it’s an open question who will stand next to her on the podium.
Two Polls Confirm Wu Has Commanding Mayoral Lead
It looks like the Sept. 14 preliminary election in Boston’s mayoral race will be a battle for second place.
Whoever Wins, Boston’s Building Boom Won’t Stay
Whoever happens to win the mayoral race this fall, there’s really no place to go from here but down, at least when it comes to the sheer volume of construction.
Designers Seek Defenses for Extreme Heat and Flooding
The summer of 2021’s record-breaking heat and precipitation in Greater Boston is adding urgency to additional requirements for commercial buildings and development sites and designs that can withstand expected extreme weather in coming years.
Business as Usual Won’t Grow Boston’s Housing Supply. Here’s What I’ll Change
We need urgent action from City Hall to boost the supply of housing – housing that’s affordable to the residents who have built and sustained our neighborhoods, and to families and newcomers looking to put down roots here.
Wu Has Strong Lead in Latest Poll
The first public poll of Boston voters in almost two months shows at-large City Councilor Michelle Wu has pulled away from her competitors as the preliminary mayoral election draws near.
Boston, MBTA Announce Free Bus Fare Pilot Program
Riders who board the MBTA’s Route 28 buses in Boston later this year won’t have to pay a fare under a three-month pilot program announced Monday.
Boston’s Next Mayor Must Lead Rezoning
A recent decision by Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal shows why all Boston mayoral candidates should embrace an effort to rezone the city.
Janey, Wu Lead New Poll on Mayoral Race
Boston’s Acting Mayor Kim Janey and At-Large City Councilor Michelle Wu lead a new poll from Suffolk University and the Boston Globe taking the temperature of the city’s race for mayor.
